[ES_TRADER]

when I drive up to a dealership with no prior appt or not knowing anyone, and I see a bunch of salesmen standing around shootin the breeze, how do they decide who gets to help me? do they all flip coins or draw straws and say ok the next one's mine?? so on and so forth??

[Uber V8]

We always hear people saying, "I got a great deal on a...blah blah blah"

Do any customers really EVER get a good deal on a car? Is this just a myth?

[Spool]

Originally Posted by FwdFtl

We always hear people saying, "I got a great deal on a...blah blah blah"

Do any customers really EVER get a good deal on a car? Is this just a myth?

great deal, is just a state of mind, if you think you got it, then you tell yourself that to be happy. But dealerships don't get rich by giving you great deal...

[qclik]

When dealer show an invoice of how much they paid for car. Is it real? Cause lots of time they are telling that they only make $500 profit over the invoice.

[Seminole]

Want to give me a FR-S?

[carve]

Why is it that every car salesman I've ever talked to knew less about the car than me? Just reading a single magazine review or even the brochure would get them more or less up to speed. They just pretend to know about the car and spew bullshit.

Don't they think that'd be useful for the job to read the brochure when things are slow?

[Spool]

Originally Posted by qclik

When dealer show an invoice of how much they paid for car. Is it real? Cause lots of time they are telling that they only make $500 profit over the invoice.

invoice is a bargaining tool, they pay much lower than that...as about how much, i don't know..

Originally Posted by Seminole

Want to give me a FR-S?

sure, give me 26K + tags, tax, and processing fee

Originally Posted by carve

Why is it that every car salesman I've ever talked to knew less about the car than me? Just reading a single magazine review or even the brochure would get them more or less up to speed. They just pretend to know about the car and spew bullshit.

Don't they think that'd be useful for the job to read the brochure when things are slow?

not true for everyone, some are knowledgeable, like myself, as i come from a car background...i know Toyotas like the back of my hand..


3 things that make a successful salesman

Attitude
Product knowledge
Killer instinct


in that particular order

[Seminole]

I actually have a legitimate question. Why is it (at least around me) all the Toyota dealers add that stupid Toyo Care package that adds things like VIN etching, upholstery protection, 2 oil changes, etc for almost $500 to every single car? I don't want that shit, but nearly every car at the local dealers has it done. I know it's easy profit, but you think it would piss off a lot of people. I know I would make them find me a car that doesn't have it done.

[da1nonly]

one of my buddies is a finance manager at a GM dealership, i couldn't believe how much he was making...of course he hates his job but admits its kinda hard to walk away. Its halarious how much more the finance managers make then the actual salesmen....extra commission for every tiny thing you add to the purchase of the car

[Spool]

Originally Posted by Seminole

I actually have a legitimate question. Why is it (at least around me) all the Toyota dealers add that stupid Toyo Care package that adds things like VIN etching, upholstery protection, 2 oil changes, etc for almost $500 to every single car? I don't want that shit, but nearly every car at the local dealers has it done. I know it's easy profit, but you think it would piss off a lot of people. I know I would make them find me a car that doesn't have it done.

That's optional here, if you don't want it, you don't have to buy it, but our afermarket sales reps are all pretty females, hard to say no to them...

Originally Posted by da1nonly

one of my buddies is a finance manager at a GM dealership, i couldn't believe how much he was making...of course he hates his job but admits its kinda hard to walk away. Its halarious how much more the finance managers make then the actual salesmen....extra commission for every tiny thing you add to the purchase of the car

that's not entirely true...Finance managers have to sell warranties and insurance to make money, and if you get those deals that are cash deals and they don't buy shit, you make 0 dollars...my top salesman at my dealer makes 200k a year...his bonus one year during that cash for clunker period was 30 grand...Finance managers make an avg 100K a year...

[Bimmer Nerd]

What does it take to get hired at a dealership ? I have a lot of knowledge about cars and kinda starting to hate my job, need to switch it up a bit. Any tips ?

I am 19 with 2 years work experiance (not in the auto field though).

Thanks

[Inspired]

[darkcloud]

You are depressing me over my last 2 cars purchases.

[M3Bahn]

Originally Posted by mike the snake

What's with the special clear coat they try to sell you when you buy a new car? When I bought my car, they pushed this "special" coating on me VERY hard, saying it will keep my car shiny forever, like $850, I said no, they almost didn't take no for an answer and seemed upset that I passed on it.

All that crap is pure profit therefor the hard sell.

[BMWinNorthdakota]

Originally Posted by Blayne

First off, I'm buying a fucking car, I'm not going to a business meeting, in which I'm trying to make an impression. There Is also no business to be had, I know what the car costs. Do you call getting some free floor marts and a grand or 2 off mrsp business?

As for why I'm wearing "diamond and shit" I'm polish and we like our gold...problem?

Lol

yeah, you look like a wanna be who spends all there money on diamonds neglecting your wardrobe.

Originally Posted by Blayne

OP can you answer questions about service managers? I hate these bastards with a passion, ALWAYS fuck up my shit, dirty my shit, custy time me, don't fix my shit because they "missed" it, "can't find problem" even though we all know it's there and just cause it dosnt show up on there diagnostic it's not there....then somehow still charge me for this and it's under warranty, never have rentals on hand...FUCK I HATE these pricks

More lulz here

Originally Posted by Blayne

If the shoe was on the other foot I would not judge someone by what there wearing. I would judge someone on how the conduct themselves toward me and the people around them. I would look if they were well kept...and not homeless looking...example...wear what you want, but make sure it fits properly and not grimy with holes n shit in other words clean. You would be surprised of how many people that actually have money and don't dress to impress. KNOW your watches and look at there wrist and truly one of the best ways to know a persons wealth.

"I would judge someone on how the conduct themselves toward me and the people around them."- I agree to some extent, but people.. including you are all judgmental as fuck. Don't deny it.

"KNOW your watches and look at there wrist and truly one of the best ways to know a persons wealth."

Ur dumb

[driersheets]

blayne = dark335i or shuarma. both of them act the same

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by Spool

random fact...chinese people and indians are the cheapest mother fuckers in the world...nobody at work wants to deal with them

according to russell peters this is gospel

[M3Bahn]

Originally Posted by Spool

That's optional here, if you don't want it, you don't have to buy it, but our afermarket sales reps are all pretty females, hard to say no to them...




that's not entirely true...Finance managers have to sell warranties and insurance to make money, and if you get those deals that are cash deals and they don't buy shit, you make 0 dollars...my top salesman at my dealer makes 200k a year...his bonus one year during that cash for clunker period was 30 grand...Finance managers make an avg 100K a year...

I thought you guys also got a piece of the financing mark up from purchases and leasing?

[M3Bahn]

Originally Posted by richpuer

when I drive up to a dealership with no prior appt or not knowing anyone, and I see a bunch of salesmen standing around shootin the breeze, how do they decide who gets to help me? do they all flip coins or draw straws and say ok the next one's mine?? so on and so forth??

They usually use the UP system and it's basically who's up next, customers are called ups as well.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by M3Bahn

They usually use the UP system and it's basically who's up next, customers are called ups as well.

does that go out the door when in comes a hottie with big cans and an LV bag?

[aapl]

If you were to buy a car from your dealership, how much less would you pay than the advertised "employee pricing"

[Express]

if you sold a car on ebay for the wrong price what would you do?